PTSDhealth care utilizationThe objective of this analysis was to determine the added patient care time and cost associated with an incidental diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Florida emergency departments (ED) in Florida, United State of America. The analysis used the all-...
Mental health conditions:Adults with a history of childhood trauma are more susceptible to various mental health disorders, including adult depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD), with childhood abuse or trauma being a recognized risk factor...
If your symptoms of PTSD are so severe that you are unable to work, the SSA will consider you disabled and you will be able to get disability with PTSD. For your PTSD to be considered a disability by the SSA, the first thing that you need to do is to meet the medical requirements o...
Most of us want to get along and have a working understanding that “getting along” is a two-way give-and-take street. Even if it’s not our first instinct when we are hurt or disappointed, we try to compromise, to “golden rule it;” we balance our hurt against the aspiration of...
OBJECTIVES There is uncertainty about the frequency of anxiety disorders, and in particular PTSD following a diagnosis of breast cancer. PTSD can be defined by self-report but the gold standard is a clinical or semi-structured interview METHODS We conducted a systematic search and review for PTSD...
Knowledge about PTSD may also enable one to dispel myths through evidence-based findings. If you are experiencing PTSD symptoms, seeking the support of a therapist who specializes in trauma and PTSD might be beneficial. Consider reaching out online or in your area to get started. Read more ...
Can’t find a mental health professional near you? Get matched with a licensed therapist online Why work with a psychologist? Psychologists have the skills, training, and expertise necessary to advise and guide clients on mental health-related topics. Depending on their therapeutic modality, a psyc...
You might be surprised by the number of similarities there are between overcoming trauma and climbing a mountain… but this could be the most useful metaphor you’ll ever hear. No matter what led you to be living with PTSD, you’ve had considerable trauma in your past, and it still haunts...
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However, engaging in unhealthy coping strategies (for example, drinking alcohol or other methods of avoidance) can increase the possibility that these symptoms will linger and potentially get worse—eventually resulting in aPTSD diagnosis. Healthy coping strategies are key to recovering from a natural ...